Chicken Bacon Ranch Bowl

 *Adapted form Makayla Thomas

3 servings

Each serving yields: 484 calories, 12g fat, 38g carbs, 55.1g protein, 8g sugar

Ingredients

3 cups green beans (seasoned with Italian seasoning)

15 ounces ounces of diced chicken

3 slices Pepper Jack Cheese

6 tbsp bacon bits

5 ounces of plain non-fat yogurt

1/2 packet of ranch dressing

1 1/2 cups savory herb Little Potatoes (Walmart)

Directions

Slice mini potatoes and season according to directions. Cook in air fryer for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. Arrange 1/2 cup at bottom of each serving bowl.  

Cook chicken in air fryer for 8 minutes at 400 degrees. (I used Tyson frozen chicken bites). Place 3-4 ounces in each serving dish over potatoes.

Mix non-fat yogurt with ranch dressing packet. Add a dash of hot sauce if you desire. Spread evenly over three servings of chicken/potato mixture. 

Add slice of Pepper Jack cheese to each bowl. 

Drizzle green beans with extra virgin olive oil.  I seasoned with Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cook in air fryer for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. Divide evenly amongst the three serving dishes.

Heat in microwave and eat.

Cheesy Fajita Chicken

  4 Servings

298 calories, 8 carbs, 14 fat, 33 protein, 393 sodium, 2 sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (see recipe for further directions)

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts

1 packet of fajita seasoning

1 red pepper

1 green pepper (I used yellow)

1 Vidalia onion

1 cup of reduced fat Mexican Cheese

Mix olive oil and fajita seasoning together.  Brush both sides of chicken and place in non-stick sprayed dish.  Layer onions and peppers on top.  Sprinkle Mexican cheese over entire dish.  Place in oven covered for 15 minutes. Uncover for an additional 15 minutes and bake until chicken is completely cooked.

Weight Watcher Chocolate Chip Cookies

164 calories per serving=3 cookies

1 gram fat, 30 grams carbs, 2 grams protein

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup no sugar added applesauce

2 egg whites

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup Splenda

3/4 cup of chocolate chips (used Kroger)

Directions

In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar substitute, and baking soda.

In another bowl, mix apple sauce, egg whites, egg, and vanilla extract.

Mix the egg mixture into the flour mixture.  Add chocolate chips.

 I put in fridge to stiffen the dough.

Scoop out tablespoon size onto lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. 

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

6 WW Points

7 Servings

Calories 102, Fat 3g, Cholesterol 14mg, Sodium 98mg, Carbs 36g, Fiber 4g, Sugar 2g, Protein 10g

Ingredients

3 pounds red potatoes, halved

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried sweet basil

1/3 cup grated Parmesan

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons unsalted butter (used I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light)

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Get out baking sheet and cover in parchment or foil, spray with nonstick spray.

In a large mixing bowl, add halved potatoes.

Add olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, and parmesan to the bowl.  

Toss all ingredients to coat.

Layer potatoes across baking sheet with the skin side up.

Bake 20 minutes, and flip potatoes, baking another 20.

Melt butter and pour on potatoes when finished.

Garnish with parsley if desired. 

Crockpot Ranch Bacon Chicken

169 Calories per 1/2 cup / 12 servings

Adjusted from Drizzle Me Skinny, used turkey bacon instead.

Ingredients

1 lb of chicken tenderloins

1-8 ounce package of light cream cheese. I cut into many different pieces and put around crockpot.

1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese

1 package of ranch seasoning

3 tsp diced garlic

1 tsp garlic powder

6 slices crumbled cooked turkey bacon

Directions

Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.  Top with garlic powder and diced garlic.  Sprinkle ranch seasoning over chicken.  Add cream cheese and mozzarella cheese. Spread crumbles of turkey bacon over mixture. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Hawaii 2023

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